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Japanese "Ask Again" Phrases for Clarification

When you didn't catch it — polite ways to ask again, confirm, or request slower speech. Real phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese "Ask Again" Phrases for Clarification" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Japanese "Ask Again" Phrases for Clarification and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

What You'll Learn on This Page

the whole thing again
Check only part
request to write
speak slowly

Practice Phrases (8 Total)

申し訳ございません、もう一度お願いできますでしょうか

もうしわけございません、もういちどおねがいできますでしょうか

Sorry, could you repeat that?

POINT“One more time” → polite form

もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか

もうすこしゆっくりはなしていただけますか

Could you speak more slowly?

POINTSpeed request

○○というところがよく分かりませんでした

○○というところがよくわかりませんでした

I didn't quite understand ○○.

POINTPartial confirmation

恐れ入りますが、書いていただけますか

おそれいりますが、かいていただけますか

Sorry, could you write it down?

POINTCheck proper nouns and numbers

○○ということでしょうか

Do you mean ○○?

POINTConfirm by paraphrasing

お手数ですが、別の言葉で説明していただけますか

おてすうですが、べつのことばでせつめいしていただけますか

Sorry, could you explain in different words?

POINTWhen vocabulary is difficult

少々お待ちください、メモを取ります

しょうしょうおまちください、メモをとります

One moment, I'll take notes.

POINTEarn time + record

大変申し訳ないのですが、もう一度おっしゃっていただけますか

たいへんもうしわけないのですが、もういちどおっしゃっていただけますか

I'm very sorry, could you repeat?

POINTFormal interview etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it rude to ask back?

A. Correct reflection shows sincerity. It is more dangerous to nod vaguely.

Q. Can I ask you again and again?

A. It won't be rude if you add the phrase, "I often apologize for the inconvenience."

Q. Can I ask for a written communication?

A. Be sure to have them write down proper nouns and numbers.

Japanese "Ask Again" Phrases for Clarification

What this page helps you say in Japan

What You'll Learn on This Page

Practice Phrases (8 Total)

Frequently Asked Questions

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